NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-301
87 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32-301. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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NTSB LAX92FA201Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument missed approach procedure, and his failure to initiate a timely climb after being given a low altitude alert. Factors contributing to the accident were: the controller's failure to take positive action…NTSB ANC92LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sleetmute, AKThe airplane stalled when the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.NTSB NYC92FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Heath, OHAn inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. An additional cause was the pilot's self induced pressure to complete the fight in known adverse weather, and to deviate from the published instrument approach procedure. Factors related to the…NTSB MIA92LA068Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Undetermined. The airplane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean and was not located.NTSB ANC91IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Eek, AKThe failure of the center torque link bolt.NTSB NYC91LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Celina, OHThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the powerplant controls, magnetos and brakes.NTSB ANC91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Kongikank, AKThe pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in an inadverrtent stall annd uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB ANC90FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Almautlak, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane because of spatial disorientation. The weather conditions prevailing at the time were factors relating to the accident.NTSB MKC90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NEInproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack…NTSB SEA89FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Haines, AKImproper in-flight planning and decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The weather conditions and terrain were related factors.NTSB CHI89LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to go around (when there was sufficient speed and runway remaining). A contributing factor was his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.NTSB ANC89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Ivanof Bay, AKThe pilot was attempting to land on a 30 foot wide, 1200 foot gravel strip in gusty wind conditions. He said just prior to touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind resulting in a hard landing short of the runway. The left main landing gear…NTSB ATL88FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Uniontown, ALNTSB ANC88LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot elected to abort the takeoff of a heavily loaded Piper from a soft strip. His decision was tardy and the airplane struck a cinder bank.NTSB MIA88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Captiva, FLThe pilot allowed the aircraft to descend below the normal approach angle and failed to correct the situation timely. The aircraft struck a seawall severing first the nose gear and then the main gear. The aircraft slid to a stop.NTSB ANC88LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kipnuk, AKThe pilot stated that during the initial climbout from the airport he encountered a complete whiteout condition. The pilot then elected to land on the frozen lake and during the rollout the aircraft struck a snowbank.NTSB ATL88FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Commercial Pt, OHThe acft crashed on a wheat field during a night instrument training flt. The plt had declared a vacuum system failure about 40 minutes after take-off but he declined ATC assistance for a no-gyro approach to columbus. Two minutes after the radio call radar…NTSB ANC88LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Iliamna, AKThe acft eng lost oil pressure during cruise. The plt attempted to land on a small airstrip. He did not make it to the strip and overran nearby tundra into Iliamna lake. The oil pump housing was broken; one gear was split and the other had a broken tooth. The…NTSB CHI87FA057Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot attempted flight although pirep's for icing had been issued during weather briefing from fss and aircraft was not equipped for icing conditions. Shortly after takeoff, pilot reported to ATC problems with aircraft flight instruments and then reported…NTSB LAX86LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CAAfter completing a personal flight the plt landed the acft. Upon touchdown on the 8899 ft-long by 150 ft-wide rwy the plt failed to maintain directional control of the acft. There was a 70 deg, 8 kt. Right x-wind. The acft overran the runway's edge, entered a…NTSB MKC85LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Fredericktown, MOThe plt reports that he lost directional control during the landing roll. The acft swerved off the side of the rwy, down an embankment and collided with a fence. The landing and brake system were examined by a mechanic after the accident and no evidence of a…NTSB NYC85LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Ellington, CTThe acft colldied with a stump during a landing attempt at Ellington arpt. The acft had touched dwn about 25 ft short of the rwy. The left aileron was damaged but the acft made a go-around & returned to westover air base & landed. According to the plt,…NTSB CHI85LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, ILThe low time pilot with six POB was ld at dark night light saw showers and icy patches on runway during rollout the acft entered a skid with nose cocked to the left the left main gear failed outboard and the acft exited the left side of the rwy the left wing…NTSB LAX85LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sanger, CAUpon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the rwy aprx 175 ft from the threshold. Skid marks from the left main tire were seen on the rwy beginning at that point along with metal scrappings from the gear. Shortly thereafter, skid marks…NTSB SEA84FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Burley, IDWhile climbing after takeoff, the eng surged twice, then quit. The plt repositioned the fuel selector, checked that the electric fuel pump was 'on' & restarted the eng, then started to return to the departure arpt. However, about 1 min later, the eng lost…NTSB LAX84FA504Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Tucson, AZcontrolled flight into terrain that resulted from the pilot's failure to ensure a safe VFR altitude. The dark night, which restricted the pilot's view of terrain, was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX84LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CAThe acft nose gear collapsed during landing. Witnesses described the bounced landing as a 'porpoise'.NTSB MIA84LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Marco, FLThe flt departed fort myers, FL at 0550 & arrived at key west, FL at 0655. The flt then departed key west at 0710 for the return flt. At 0722, the plt reported to ARTCC that he was experiencing eng failure & could get no fuel pressure. The acft was ditched 29…NTSB MKC84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Kearney, NEDuring the landing roll, the plt held the nosewheel off while slowing down, and used right rudder to compensate for a reported x-wind condition. As soon as the nosewheel touched down, the acft veered to the right. It went off the right side of the rwy, the…NTSB ATL84LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sewanee, TNThe acft collided with trees during landing roll. The plt has recounted several variations of the accident from locked brakes (parking) to a flat left tire with full right rudder to maintain directional control. There was a left tire skid mark from touchdown…NTSB ANC83IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-301 · Quzinkie, AKDuring landing roll the acft struck a snow berm on the runway causing the nose gear to fail.NTSB ANC83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Nondalton, AKThe plt reported that during a landing on an ice & snow covered rwy, the braking was poor & he was using pumping actions while applying the brakes. Reportedly, when the acft was about half way down the rwy, the left brake lost all pressure. At about the same…NTSB FTW82DA366Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA32-301 · Raton, NMThe pilot stated that the airport regulations were such that he had to make a downwind takeoff on runway 17. The wind was from 350 degrees at 10 knots. He stated that just after liftoff, the aircraft stalled. Forward elevator was applied to break the stall…NTSB ANC81FA105Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lk Clark Pass, AKNTSB ATL81DKJ28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Butler, ALNTSB CHI81FER26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Faribault, MNNTSB LAX80FUJ07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Scottsdale, AZ